- Username
- Password
forgot?

iRubric: Argumentative Essay EA 2:2 rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...
Argumentative Essay EA 2:2 Rubric Code: QX2WW57 By llangner Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Arguementative Essay
	Exemplary 10 pts	Approaching 7.5 pts	Emerging 5 pts	Incomplete 2.5 pts
Content	Exemplary Argument skillfully presents a claim, provides background, and a clear explanation of the issue. Supports the claim with logical reasoning and evidence. Presents and refutes counterclaim.	Approaching Argument supports a claim that is clearly presented with background details. Supports the claim with reasoning and evidence. Presents a counterclaim.	Emerging Presents a claim that is unclear and does not explain the issue or provide background details. Presents reasons and evidence that may not be logical to support the claim. No counter claim is presented.	Incomplete Unclear claim with minimal or missing background details. No evidence to support the claim. or Assignment not completed.
Paragraph/Sentence Format	Exemplary Essay completely follows the Rough Draft Organizer and Schaffer paragraph format. Includes a complete Thesis statement with claim, topic sentences and concluding sentences.	Approaching Essay makes a clear attempt to follow the Rough Draft Organizer and Schaffer format. Thesis statement with claim, topic sentences and concluding sentences are attempted.	Emerging Some attempt is made to follow the Rough Draft Organizer and Schaffer paragraph format. Thesis statement with claim, topic sentences and/or concluding sentences are missing.	Incomplete Minimal attempt is made to follow the Rough Draft Organizer and Schaffer format. or Assignment not completed.
MLA Format	Exemplary Essay is typed in clear MLA format. Including; Heading, Title, Spacing, Indents and Paragraphs.	Approaching A clear attempt at MLA format has been made.	Emerging Essay is typed, but it is not clear that an attempt was made to type in MLA format.	Incomplete Assignment is not typed. or Assignment not completed.
Conventions	Exemplary Minimal to no errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation. (1-4 errors)	Approaching Some errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar and punctuation, but does not detract from readability or content. (5-9 errors)	Emerging Errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation that affect readability and/or content. (10 or more errors)	Incomplete Demonstrates limited command or conventions. or Assignment not completed.